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Correctional Officer Correctional Systems Officer
Justice, Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System - Greenville, IL
security procedures; and contact with a variety of law enforcement agencies....
4 days ago
Correctional Officer Correctional Counselor
Justice, Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System - Greenville, IL
Special Conditions of Employment Section: Appointment is subject to satisfactory completion of a urinalysis, physical, and background investigation....
11 days ago
Correctional Officer (Correctional Counselor)
Federal Bureau of Prisons - Chicago, IL
We protect public safety by ensuring federal offenders serve their sentences of imprisonment in facilities that are safe, humane, and provide reentry programming....
19 days ago
Correctional Officer (Senior Officer Specialist)
US Department of Justice - Chicago, IL
Special Conditions of Employment Section: Appointment is subject to satisfactory completion of a urinalysis, physical, and background investigation....
24 days ago
Fed Detention Officer
Securitas - Chicago, IL
Job Requirements MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Must have a minimum of three (3) years of full time law enforcement, corrections officer, or military police experience monitoring detainees and dealing with...
60+ days ago
Correctional Officer
Cook County Sheriff - Chicago, IL
Successfully pass a background investigation showing no felony convictions. The duties listed are not set forth for purposes of limiting the assignment of work....
60+ days ago
Community Service Officer
The Village Of Orland Park - Orland Park, IL
Routine duties include assignments of animal complaints which include apprehending and transporting wild animals, providing relief to school crossing guards, and assisting the Crime Prevention/Community...
90+ days ago

Demographic Data for Illinois

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Correction Officers in Illinois offer the following education background
  • High School or GED (30.9%)
  • Bachelor's Degree (27.0%)
  • Associate's Degree (16.3%)
  • Vocational or Certification (13.0%)
  • Master's Degree (7.3%)
  • Some College (3.5%)
  • Some High School (1.4%)
  • Doctorate Degree (0.8%)

Average Work Experience

Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Correction Officers in Illinois
  • None (78.7%)
  • 1-2 years (14.6%)
  • Less than 1 year (6.8%)

Qualifications / Skill Sets

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